Ariel

Licensed Art Teacher, turned Stay-at-Home Mommy who loves creating, whether it be painting, photography, or my new love, quilting. I believe that creating gives us a small glimpse of the JOY of our Creator. Have a question or just want to say "hi"? Email me at ariel_eldridge@hotmail.com

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About Me

I love all things "artsy fartsy". My passion is to follow Christ and strive to glorify HIM in all I do. I love my family BIG time and enjoy staying home with my two little boys. My favorite thing to do with my "free time" is create.

*I recommend pre-washing your fabric for this project, since you'll be fitting a pillow form. If you're lazy like me and would rather wash afterward, you might want to add a 1/2" to each of the following measurements to allow for shrinkage...

Out of the main fabric (polka dots), cut:

-one piece 8 1/2" x 17 1/2"

-two pieces 8 1/2" x 11"

Out of the secondary fabric (yellow), cut:

-one piece 5"x 17 1/2"

-two pieces 5" x 11"

Put your pieces together, matching them up by size. Place them right sides together.

Sew a 1/4" seam across the top, so that when you unfold each set, it looks like this:

Do this for each of your three sets of pieces and press the seams open:

At this point, You should have three pieces:

-one 13 1/2" x 17 1/2"

-two 13 1/2" x 11"

Next, use your iron and some spray starch to press a 1/2" hem on one edge of both of your 13 1/2" x 11" pieces, making sure that the hems end up facing each other when the pieces are side-by-side:

I like to use a zig-zag stitch to sew the hem:

You are ready to line the two smaller pieces on top of the 13 1/2" x 17 1/2" piece, placing right sides together. The two hemmed edges will overlap, becoming your envelope flap to insert the pillow form.

Once you get your pieces "sandwiched" and lined up, it's a good idea to pin it all in place. (The two pieces on top tend to slide around.) Sew a 1/4" seam around all four sides, reinforcing your corners with some back stitches.